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Sullivan, Nikki

 
9780748615971: A Critical Introduction to Queer Theory
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ISBN 10: 0748615970 ISBN 13: 9780748615971
Editorial: Edinburgh University Press, 2003

Sinopsis

This new take on Queer Theory explores the ways in which sexuality, subjectivity and sociality have been discursively produced in various historical and cultural contexts. The book begins by putting gay and lesbian sexuality and politics in historical context and demonstrates how, and why, Queer Theory emerged in the West in the late twentieth century. It goes on to provide a detailed overview of the complex ways in which Queer Theory has been practised. Topics covered include:* race* sadomasochism* ‘straight’ sex * fetishism* community* popular culture * transgender* performativityEach chapter focuses on an issue or topic, provides a critical analysis of the specific ways in which it has been responded to by critics (including Sigmund Freud, Michel Foucault, Judith Butler, Jacques Derrida, Jean-Luc Nancy, Adrienne Rich and Laura Mulvey), and introduces key terms. Each chapter also discusses contemporary cinematic texts.Key Features* Extends current accounts of Queer Theory by analysing its relation to our everyday lives.* Provides historical overviews of key concepts such as heterosexuality, sadomasochism and fetishism.* Up to date coverage of issues and debates.* Examples are taken from contemporary popular cultural texts such as films, documentaries and art projects.

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Nikki Sullivan currently holds a leadership role in LGBTIQA+ and HIV+ health in Adelaide, Australia. She is the co-author of Queering the Museum (with Craig Middleton, 2020), Fuckology: Critical Essays on John Money’s Diagnostic Concepts (with Lisa Downing and Iain Morland, 2014), author of Tattooed Bodies: Subjectivity, Sexuality, Ethics and Pleasure (2001), co-editor of Somatechnics: Queering the Technologisation of Bodies (with Samantha Murray, 2009) and author of a large number of journal articles and book chapters. Nikki was the co-founding editor (with Samantha Murray) of the Somatechnics journal.

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Editorial
Edinburgh University Press
Año de publicación
2003
Idioma
Inglés
ISBN 10 
0748615970
ISBN 13 
9780748615971
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Número de páginas
240
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